Emma Raducanu could ‘barely breathe or see through the tears’ after spotting stalker

• Briton describes her ordeal at hands of fixated' man
• Player due to be in action at Indian Wells on Thursday

Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her stalking ordeal for the first time, disclosing on Tuesday that she couldn't see the ball through tears" and could barely breathe" after noticing the man who had followed her across borders throughout February was sitting metres away from her in the stands of her match in Dubai.

Raducanu had been competing in the second round of the Dubai Open against Karolina Muchova when she paused the match and was overcome with emotions, positioning herself behind the umpire's chair while the spectator was removed. I was very distraught," said Raducanu as she prepares for the Indian Wells Open. I saw him first game of the match, and I was like, I don't know how I'm gonna finish'."